Psychology at Clarke University
Dubuque, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Clarke University graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clarke University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 270 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $54,483 | $47,978 | #674 | $34,746 |
| 271 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $54,436 | $49,533 | #584 | $37,702 |
| 272 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $54,412 | $57,371 | #151 | $27,440 |
| 273 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $54,384 | $57,205 | #155 | $26,714 |
| 274 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #213 | $34,377 |
| 275 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #214 | $34,377 |
| 276 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #215 | $34,377 |
Other Majors at Clarke University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,920 | $38,921 | #214 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,114 | $62,676 | #897 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,295 | — | #104 of 253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,048 | $42,204 | #332 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,853 | $31,013 | #575 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clarke University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,714 one year after graduating and $54,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clarke University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Clarke University ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Clarke University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.